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What Will You Learn?

The comprehensive and insightful Dog Training Diploma Course will provide you with a good academic base in the way that dogs think, learn and act. Based only on the most up-to-date research, kindest methods, and training advice that has been scientifically proven time and time again, the course will provide you with a good grounding for training your own dog or offering dog training advice to others.

This is an eight-unit course, packed full of essential information that talks of dog training and behaviour in a holistic style. We teach you how to communicate with, work with, and understand dogs and what exactly they are trying to say, at all times.

What Will You Learn?

The comprehensive and insightful Dog Training Diploma Course will provide you with a good academic base in the way that dogs think, learn and act. Based only on the most up-to-date research, kindest methods, and training advice that has been scientifically proven time and time again, the course will provide you with a good grounding for training your own dog or offering dog training advice to others.

This is an eight-unit course, packed full of essential information that talks of dog training and behaviour in a holistic style. We teach you how to communicate with, work with, and understand dogs and what exactly they are trying to say, at all times.

The most problematic behaviours that dogs display are usually based on a lack of understanding. Each unit is packed full of current research and advice on dog training and behaviour and how you can best communicate with and train your dog.

Video Content

To give students visual demonstrations of the dog training techniques discussed, the course is accompanied by video tutorials presented by a Professional Dog Trainer, which you will gain access to upon enrolling on the course. The following topics are taught in the videos:

Target

Clicker Dog Training

Basic Handling

Lure and Capture

Shaping Behaviour

Wait

Walking to Heel

Watch Me

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

Module 1 Dog Training

Part 1: Why Educate?

Part 2: The Wolf Pack Theory

Part 3: Modern Dog Training and Research

Module 1 Assessment

Module 2 How Dogs Learn

Part 1: Variations in Learning Speed

Part 2: Types of Learning (Conditioning)

Part 3: Reinforcement and Punishment

Part 4: Escape and Avoidance Learning

Part 5: Vicarious Learning and Latent Learning

Part 6: Generalisation, Discrimination and Extinction

Part 7: Biological Factors

Module 2 Assessment

Module 3 Observation and Communication

Part 1: Why is Observation So Important?

Part 2: Canine Communication

Part 3: Calming Signals

Module 3 Assessment

Module 4 Reward and Reinforcement

Part 1: Positive Reinforcement

Part 2: Negative Reinforcement and Positive Punishment

Module 4 Assessment

Module 5 Puppy Development & Training Classes

Part 1: Nature and Nurture

Part 2: Puppy Classes

Part 3: Puppy Farm Dogs

Module 5 Assessment

Module 6 Training Skills

Part 1: Training Skills

Part 2: Learning in Context

Part 3: Basic Handling Video

Part 4: Clicker Training Video

Part 5: Lure and Capture Video

Part 6: Shaping Behaviour Video

Part 7: Wait Command Video

Part 8: Target Stick Command Video

Part 9: Loose Leash Video

Part 10: Come Back Command Video

Module 6 Assessment

Module 7 Individual Consultations

Part 1: Separation Anxiety

Part 2: Behaviour Adjustment Therapy

Part 3: Aggression

Module 7 Assessment

Module 8 Your Dog Training Future

Part 1: Your Dog Training Future

Part 2: Small Business Management

Part 3: Registering as a Sole Trader

Module 8 Assessment

Become a Professional Dog Trainer

The Dog Training Diploma Course also teaches you how you can use your new skills to help others, on a personal and professional basis, what you need to do in order to become a dog trainer and how to become as knowledgeable and professional as you possibly can be.

Whilst dog training is a self-regulated profession at the moment it’s important that you use this course as a base of knowledge then continue to study, all of the recommendations for further study will be described within the course and the information described within will certainly be a good start in a dog training career if that’s a route you wish to pursue.

This course will also work perfectly with our other related courses on canine nutrition, behaviour and holistic therapy.

Accreditations

The Dog Training Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

This course is registered with the CMA (Complementary Medical Association), which is internationally recognised as the elite force in professional, ethical complementary medicine by professional practitioners, doctors and, increasingly, by the general public. Upon completion of the course you can gain membership to the CMA, which in addition to supplying a professional accreditation, offers a number of benefits, all of which can be found here.

This course is certified by the IAHT (International Alliance of Holistic Therapists), the IAHT is an internationally recognised organisation. The IAHT certify personal development, health, fitness and nutrition courses.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you will receive 3 certificates. An accredited certificate from the awarding body relating to your course, a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course and a certified Diploma certificate from the Centre of Excellence.

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